Emmanuel Lutheran Church

140 Cherry Avenue, NW at Buckeye Street

Warren, Ohio 44485

Pastor: The Rev. Eugene A. Koene

Minister of Music: Dean C. Hunt

31 JAN. 2021 + 4th SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY + 10:00 A.M.

Presider C = Congregation A = Assistant/Lector

“Hush, for God Is Here”

ORGAN VOLUNTARY “Meditation On the Ash Grove” LASKY

All May Make the Sign of the Cross, the sign marked at Baptism;

as the Presiding Minister Begins. (+)

+ CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS +

P: In the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C: AMEN.

P: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. C: AMEN.

P: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Please kneel, if you are able

Silence is kept for reflection

P: Gracious God,

C: have mercy on us.

We confess that we have turned from you, and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. Turn us again to you and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C: AMEN.

P: Almighty God in his mercy has given his Son to die for us and, for his sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ and by his authority, I declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: AMEN.

THE GATHERING HYMN (Stand)

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you.

CANTICLE OF PRAISE “GLORY TO GOD

P: the prayer of the day

Compassionate God, you gather the whole universe into your radiant presence and continually reveal your Son as our Savior. Bring wholeness to all that is broken and speak truth to us in our confusion, that all creation will see and know your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord who lives and reigns with you, one God, now and forever. C: AMEN.

The Assembly Sits

+ LITURGY OF THE WORD +

After Each reading: A: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God

THE first reading Deuteronomy 18:15-20

PSALMODY Psalm 111

Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in

the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.

Great are the deeds of the LORD!

They are studied by all who delight in them.

His work is full of majesty and splendor,

and his righteousness endures forever.

He makes his marvelous works to be remembered;

the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

He gives food to those who fear him;

he is ever mindful of his covenant.

He has shown his people the power of his works

in giving them the lands of the nations.

The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice;

all his commandments are sure.

They stand fast forever and ever,

because they are done in truth and equity.

He sent redemption to his people; he commanded his covenant

forever; holy and awesome is his name.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;

those who act accordingly have a good understanding.

His praise endures forever.

THE SECOND READING I Corinthians 8:1-13

THE GOSPEL MARK 1:21-28

The Assembly Stands when the Gospel Acclamation begins.

P: (+) The Holy Gospel according to Mark, the 1st chapter. (++)

P: The Gospel of the Lord.

After the Reading

THE SERMON “THE POWER OF WORDS”

(Mark 1:21-28; Deuteronomy 18:15-20; I Corinthians 8:1-13)

►After the sermon a musical reflection will be played before the Hymn of the Day. ◄

THE HYMN OF THE DAY

PROFESSION OF FAITH APOSTLES CREED

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit

and born of the virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again.

He ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

( + ) the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting. Amen

THE PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

THE READER PRAYS:”LORD IN YOUR MERCY.”

CONGREGATION RESPONDS:…”HEAR OUR PRAYER”

A: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

A BRIEF SILENCE. AT THE END OF THE PRAYERS:

P: SUMMARY PRAYER BY THE PASTOR

+ PEACE +

P: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C: And also with you.

The congregation greets one another with the greeting of

“Peace be with you.”

THE PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS AND OFFERING

AN OFFERING IS RECEIVED AS THE ALTAR IS PREPARED.

THE OFFERTORY RESPONSE

OFFERTORY PRAYER

The Assembly STANDS for the Offertory Prayer

A: God of all creation:

C: all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C: AMEN.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

PREFACE & DIALOGUE

P: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you.

P: Lift up your hearts.

C: We lift them to the Lord.

P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

P: It is indeed right, our duty, and our joy... we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

SANCTUS (Holy, Holy, Holy)

* THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

The Presiding minister continues:

….proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

C: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

P: Share with us the great and promised feast:.

C: Amen. Come Lord Jesus.

P: Receive our inheritance with all your saints in light.

C: Amen. Come Holy Spirit.

…..as victorious Lord of all.

C: the lord’s prayer (Traditional Form)

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

P: When we eat this bread we share the body of Christ. When we drink this cup we share the blood of Christ.

C: Reveal yourself to us, O Lord, in the breaking of bread, as once you revealed yourself to the disciples.

AGNUS DEI “LAMB OF GOD”

Please be seated

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

P: Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed are all who put their trust in him.

DISTRIBUTION

(Baptized Christians who have received their First Communion, repent of sin and trust in Jesus Christ for forgiveness and salvation, endeavoring to live in peace with all people, are welcome to receive the Body and Blood of Christ, as he gives himself to us in the earthly elements of bread and wine. Those not yet ready for Communion are invited to the altar for a blessing.)

COMMUNION HYMN

the post communion blessing

P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. c: amen.

POST COMMUNION CANTICLE Song of Simeon

THE POST COMMUNION PRAYER

A: Let us pray:

C: We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life; and we pray that in your mercy you would strengthen us, through this gift, in faith toward you, and in fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. C: AMEN.

THE BENEDICTION

P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and ( + ) give you peace. C: AMEN.

THE HYMN IN RECESSION

A: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

THE ORGAN VOLUNTARY “organ piece in b minor” J.C.H. RINCK

† Weekly Announcements †

31 January 2021

Altar Vase 1: Given by Lois Ferkan in Loving Memory of

Lucille Bickel and Mary Lou Robertson

Altar Vase 2: Given by Lois Ferkan in Appreciation for Pastor

Koene and Dean Hunt & all those who volunteer at Emmanuel.

Serving in Worship

Ministers:……………………………………………………………….The People of God

Assisting Minister:…………………………………………………………….Diane Pilger

Altar Guild: …………………………………………………………...Karen Daubenspeck

Acolyte Team:……………………..............Lindsay Naples, Derek Wilson, Addie Wilson

Organist/Choirmaster:………………………………………………………..Dean C. Hunt

Pastor:…………………………………………………………The Rev. Eugene A. Koene

SERVING NEXT WEEK

Assisting Minister: Terry Wentworth, Lector: Karen Daubenspeck, Acolyte Team: A.Wilson, D.Wilson, L. Naples, Sacristan: Garry Kibler, Altar Guild:

Bonnie Kopp

►THIS WEEK AT EMMANUEL CHURCH ◄

JANUARY SPECIAL OFFERING

PASTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

February 3-Ruth Noud

READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK (7 February)

-5th Sunday After Epiphany

Isaiah 40:21-31 Psalm 147:1-11, 20c

I Corinthians 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD IN THE TEMPLE

(CANDLEMAS)

HOLY COMMUNION – 12 NOON

IN THE CHAPEL

FEBRUARY SPECIAL OFFERING

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY

Stewardship Report for 24 January 2021

Offering: $ TBA - Designated: $ TBA

THE CLOTHES CLOSET IS TEMPORARILY NOT ACCEPTING DONATIONS.

Restructuring is taking place. The dumpster has been moved to the entrance to facilitate cleaning and clearing out. Look for announcements on the Clothes Closet as changes occur.

Please keep in your prayers our Sisters and Brothers of

Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

Harlene Huffstetler, Charles Vasbinder, James Kibler, David Griffin, Carl Wollam, June Stroup, George Burin, Jr. Christine Sweitzer, Mary Sudik, Sally Garghill, Darlene Spelich, Anne Rowan, Harry Redmond, Virginia Morris, Cora Byers, June Roller, Billie Jo Smith, Billy Eckenrode, Shawn Bowker, Zack Bako, Felicia MacMillan, Sue Thomas, Sally Dolovy, Edith Shunkwiler,

We hold in prayer all who have asked to be on our public prayer list:

*Lee Sweitzer,*Ralph Koene,*Evelyn Koene, *Victoria Chuminski,*Teirian McKinney,*Raygan Ray, *Roger Morgan, *Larry Wibert,*Evelyn Wibert, *Ken Detman, *Bernice,*Kathy DeNunzio, *Warner Taiclet, *John,*Rosalie May,*Hazel Morgan, *Dwayne Phillips,*Monique Holmes, *Judy Coman, *Pam Vines, *Leslie Flower,*Jennifer James,*Tesa & Lidia Biggs, *Pr. John Heinemeier * Randy & Sue’s Daughter’s Family. Though we hold many in prayer privately, these people have given permission to be on this public list. Names stay on this list for two months.

The above list has been updated. If someone is not on the list and you wish them to be on for another 2 months, please call Dean (Parish Office or Dorothy Sunderman.) Our church office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. The phone number is 330-392-5939.

The email address is eelc.office@gmail.com

Today we have returned to On-line and In-Person services. All safety precautions are in place. Masks are required as well as Social Distancing. Please sit in the pews where bulletins are placed. Those who do not feel comfortable with In-Person Worship may still attend the Service remotely on Face Book and Emmanuel’s Website. We want to be responsible in seeing that our Emmanuel Family and Friends are kept safe. Thank You.

ANNUAL GIVING STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TODAY IN MEMORIAL LOBBY. YOU WILL ALSO FIND YOUR 2021 OFFERING ENVELOPES THERE IF YOU HAVEN’T PICKED THEM UP.

FLORAL CALENDAR 2021

The Floral Calendar for 2021 is on the Bulletin Board outside the Chapel.

Please check to see if your date is correct and if not, please call the Parish Office.

To my church family,

A most sincere thank you to all of you for your cards, caring thoughts and prayers on the passing of David. Thank you to Pastor Koene for his advice and help during the first couple of days after David’s passing when I was lost and didn’t know what to do first. Thank you to Terry for putting the service on Facebook and the website for our “out of town” family and friends and thank you to Dean for the beautiful music during the service. It’s people like all of you that make the hard times a little easier and I thank God for you.

In Christian love, Conny Hammer-Cosma

Thanks to all who support the Sunday School program at Emmanuel. Due to the Pandemic, I have not passed Sunday School envelopes out. If anyone would like their Sunday School envelopes, please call me and I will see that you get them. Hopefully things will get back to normal soon and we can resume our Sunday morning Bible Study. Thank You!

Patti Wentworth

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